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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1964

Page

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Democratic Leaders Promise Quick Action On Appalachia Plans

President Johnson seeks $228 million for Appalachian development with a 10 state region. Senate and House leaders push for early hearings while Dirksen urges scrutiny. Ohio cites a $90 million initial allotment, unclear if separate from the federal package.

Appalachia Washington Johnson Appalachian Congress Senate Mike Mansfield Ohio James A. Rhodes Columbus Rhodes Krabach

Lodge Leads in Mass Republican Presidential Preferences

Boston area GOP voters give Henry Cabot Lodge a strong write in and 10 delegates at large. Roger A. Moore of Boston wins Goldwater delegate in the 9th District. Lodge’s son George is among delegates at large while Lodge himself garners Democratic write ins around 10 percent for Johnson. Lodge, a former U S senator and U N delegation head, is the South Vietnam ambassador under Kennedy.

Boston Massachusetts Henry Cabot Lodge Lodge Goldwater Roger A. Moore Moore Arizona Barry Goldwater George Johnson U. S. Senate U.S United Nations Eisenhower South Viet Nam John F. Kennedy

Johnson hints at future tax cuts tied to economy

President Johnson signaled the possibility of further tax reductions a few years hence if the current $11.5 billion income tax cut proves successful in boosting production, jobs, and revenues. He urged caution this year and welcomed over 50 corporate leaders and spouses to a White House dinner after a Chamber of Commerce event.

Washington Johnson U.S. Chamber of Commerce White House Finance

Brown Will Repay Funds He Misused

A state examiner's report finds the Lt. Governor John Brown's office used 198.62 in state funds for a private telephone line seat belts and auto insurance on a leased car. The auditor's examiner notes the improper payments and Brown says he will restore the money.

Columbus John Brown Brown

Church leader opposes tampering with First Amendment

Edwin H. Tuller of the American Baptist Convention urged the House Judiciary Committee to reject proposed constitutional amendments that would permit prayers in public schools. He called daily school prayers more rote than worship.

Washington Edwin H. Tuller American Baptist Convention House Judiciary Committee

Mediator Seeks Bridewater Peace as Explosion Probe Continues

Federal mediator George Bell met with United Auto Workers representatives and Bridgwater Machine Co. officials as police kept the investigation into Monday night's dynamiting of a plant transformer. The talks ended at noon with no agreement and no date set. Police planned a lie detector test for an out of town detainee and another local union member was tested. The damaged transformer has been replaced and the plant aims to resume operation soon.

United Auto Workers Bridgwater Machine Co UAW George Bell Bridgwater Bell Oration

Rebellious Princess Ties Knot in Rome

Princess Irene of the Netherlands and Prince Carlos of Bourbon Parma wed in Rome at St Mary Major Basilica. The ceremony was boycotted by the Dutch royal family and opposed by the Dutch government, with Franco’s regime absent. Notables and Carlist supporters attended. no ruling royal was present. Separately, actor Peter Sellers to leave hospital after three and a half weeks post heart attack.

Rome Irene Netherlands Carlos of Bourbon- Parma Francisco Franco Basilica of St. Mary Major Paolo Cardinal Giobbe Franco Sellers Hollywood Peter Sellers

Glenn Released After Tests In San Antonio

Ex astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. was discharged from an Air Force hospital in San Antonio one day after admission for tests on an inner ear injury. Doctors reported satisfactory recovery and Glenn returned home to Houston.

San Antonio Tex John H. Glenn Jr Air Force Hospital Glenn Houston

Ohio Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal

Temperatures will average near normal highs of 66 to 71 with lows 43 to 49. Cooler Thursday and Friday, then a slow warming through Monday. No rain of consequence through Monday.

Ohio

Troubles Mount for Hoffa Over Tax on Legal Fees

In Washington James R Hoffa faces a potential tax issue as a 1963 Tax Court ruling is cited suggesting the Teamsters president may owe personal income tax on union paid legal fees. Union counsel warns funds might need reimbursement, intensifying the crisis as Hoffa enters another federal trial. In England Bri tain reports its third royal baby of the year with the Duchess of Kent delivering a daughter.

Washington James R. Hoffa Teamsters U. S Hoffa Edward Bennett Williams Iver England Britain Duchess of Kent

Defenders of LBJ Join Dogfight Over Beagle Handling

New York reports a public dispute over President Johnson's handling of his beagles. Bernard Workman of the Canadian defense league defends lifting dogs by the ears as harmless. Johnson acknowledged the uproar and claimed the photo aimed to illustrate a story about his humanity.

New York Johnson Bernard Workman London Canine Defense League Associated Press Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals American Kennel Club National Beagle Club

Boy and Captor Are Found After Four Day Abduction

MEMPHIS TENN A brave eight year old boy Dennis Burke returned home with his parents after four days as a captive of a man described by the FBI as a dangerous psychopath. FBI agents in New Orleans arrested Joseph Francis Bryan Jr, listed among the nation nine ten most wanted fugitives.

Memphis Tenn FBI Dennis Burke New Orleans Joseph Francis Bryan Jr

Write-In Swell Sets New Mark in Pennsylvania Primary

Gov. William W. Scranton swept Pennsylvania's Republican presidential preference primary with more than 60 percent of the GOP vote and a state write-in record. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. was a distant second with over 20 percent as no names appeared on ballots and 7,281 of 9,261 precincts counted. Scranton declined a formal candidacy but left open a possible draft.

Philadelphia William W. Scranton Pennsylvania Henry Cabot Lodge U. S South Viet Nam Scranton John F. Kennedy

Americans Arrive For Moscow Visit

The James McKenzies of Portsmouth Ohio arrived at Moscow Airport for a 10 day exchange visit with a Russian family they hosted last Christmas. Mrs Pozdneyev and an American reporter questioned the visitors about the trip and the Soviet official confirmed the family enjoyed their Christmas stay in America.

Moscow James McKenzies Portsmouth Ohio McKenzies America Pozdneyev

Church Leaders Lead Rights Crusade to Johnson and Congress

Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish leaders pledge a moral crusade for racial equality. More than 150 churchmen carry their demand to the White House and Capitol Hill, urging enactment of a strong civil rights bill as President Johnson welcomes the message.

Washington Johnson Capitol Hill Georgetown University America Patrick A. O’boyle White House

Johnson urged to tour West to meet voters this summer

President Johnson, known for handshakes, is urged to undertake a Western inspection tour in May or June possibly reaching Hawaii. Such trips are billed as nonpolitical but critics say they amount to campaigning at taxpayers expense while he aims to delay political activity until after the party nominating conventions.

Washington Johnson Hawaii

Bids On Area Highway Work Hit $340 700

The Ohio Department of Highways opened bids totaling 8 965 802 for 52 projects including seven area bids of 340 700 with Athens Hocking Vinton Meigs and Perry counties named. Allen Stone Co Chesterville low bid 44 950 for Route 278 paving near Nelsonville.

Ohio Department of Highways Athens Hocking Vinton Meigs Perry Athens County Nelsonville Allen Stone Co Chesterhill Earl Harris Contracting Co., Inc Marietta Meigs County Union Paving Corp Thornville Perry County Sidwell Brothers, Inc Zanesville F. H. Brewer Hocking County Vinton County

Soviet Newsman Tarasov Ordered Expulsion

Canada expelled Soviet Izvestia correspondent Vasily Tarasov after he allegedly attempted to solicit secret data on a Canadian industrial process. Foreign Secretary Paul Martin stated Tarasov was arrested by police during a Monday night bribery attempt to a government employee.

Ottawa Paul Martin House of Commons Vasily Tarasov Izvestia

Attorney General Brooke May Run for Governor in Massachusetts

Boston reports Attorney General Edward W. Brooke, the nation’s highest elected black official, says he may seek the governor’s job in Massachusetts. The statement highlights his political ambitions amid his statewide prominence and potential gubernatorial bid.

Boston Edward W. Brooke Massachusetts

Chicago at New York game postponed by rain

Major league baseball notes Chicago at New York was postponed due to rain with no rescheduled date announced yet. Both clubs wait for clearer weather as the schedule remains unsettled.

Chicago New York

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